KPA going for gold in Game Four

Battle for the 2021 Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) men's league title continues on Sunday 24 April at the Nyayo Indoor Arena as Ulinzi Warriors take on an in-form Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). 

The dockers have the advantage, leading the series 2-1 after wins in Game Two and Three, and are looking to finish the series on Sunday and avoid a decider in Game Five. 

On their part, the Warriors who shot blanks from the get-go in Game Three are hoping to bounce back and level the series as they look to defend their title. 

Coach Sammy Kiki says it is paramount for them to remain level-headed and avoid any instances of complacency so as to close the series as allowing Warriors back into the series could be a risky affair. 

"We pick from where we left, maintain the same level of high performance both on offense and defense, and deny their scorers. We know that they are wounded and will come out strong in an attempt to get back to the fight so we have to be careful not to think we have the championship already," said Kiki. 

The two sides welcome the return of centre players William Ochieng for the Warriors and Frankline Omondi for the dockers who have missed the last two matches serving a ban. 

KPA hammer Warriors to lead series 2-1

The two providers' options for the tacticians under the rim, with Warriors feeling the impact more as Ochieng has been an integral part of the soldiers' side. 

Coach William Balozi called on his players to get their act together and play their game for a chance to fight for that title. 

"The players know this is it for them, a loss means we will have no chance to redeem themselves so this is a high priority match. All I ask of the players is to rest up and show up in every instance. They know what is expected of them on the court but on Saturday they did not follow those instructions. We are hoping for a better match on Sunday," said Balozi